🍫 Fluffy Double Chocolate Pancakes
These ultra-soft chocolate pancakes are rich, moist, and loaded with deep cocoa flavor. Finished with silky chocolate ganache and fresh berries, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
⏱️ Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 15 minutes
- Total: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4 (8–10 pancakes)
🥞 Ingredients
Pancakes
- 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1¼ cups (300 ml) milk
- ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (90 g) chocolate chips (optional)
🍫 Chocolate Ganache
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 120 g (4 oz) dark or milk chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for extra shine)
🍓 Toppings
- Fresh raspberries
- Fresh blueberries
- Powdered sugar (optional)
- Extra chocolate syrup
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together:
- Eggs
- Milk
- Oil (or melted butter)
- Vanilla extract
3. Make the Batter
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. A few small lumps are perfectly fine.
Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes.
4. Cook the Pancakes
- Heat a lightly greased non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes, until bubbles appear.
- Flip carefully and cook another 1½–2 minutes.
Repeat until all the batter is used.
5. Prepare the Ganache
- Heat the heavy cream until just steaming (do not boil).
- Pour it over the chopped chocolate.
- Let sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth.
- Mix in the butter for a glossy finish.
6. Assemble
Stack the pancakes high, pour the warm chocolate ganache over the top, and decorate with fresh raspberries and blueberries.
💡 Tips
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the pancakes fluffy.
- Cook over medium-low heat so the pancakes cook through without burning.
- Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Serve immediately while warm for the best taste.
😋 Enjoy!
These decadent chocolate pancakes are soft, rich, and perfectly paired with silky ganache and juicy berries. Serve with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee for an unforgettable treat! 🍫🥞🫐🍓